Cricut Joy New Years Insert Cards
LEARN TO MAKE PRETTY NEW YEARS INSERT CARDS USING YOUR CRICUT JOY
While we may not be celebrating with family and friends because of the pandemic, we can still show everyone we are excited for the new year with these Cricut Joy New Years insert cards!
This tutorial is intended for the Cricut Joy. If you have a Cricut Maker, Explore Air 2, or other cutting machine, you can follow my tutorial here.
In this tutorial, I’ll give you my step by step instructions and tell you what materials I think work best when making this project.
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NEW YEARS CRICUT JOY INSERT CARD – MATERIALS LIST
- Cricut Joy
- Cricut Joy Card Mat
- Cricut Joy Insert Cards. I am using the Neutrals Sampler.
- Cricut Joy Pens. I am using Black.
- Cricut Brayer
- Glue or adhesive like Crafter’s Tape or Art Glitter Glue
New Years Insert Cards on a Cricut Joy
This tutorial will show you how to make a custom New Years insert card using the Cricut Joy and the pre-folded Cricut Joy Insert Cards.
Materials
- My New Years Insert Card SVG File
- Cricut Insert Cards. I am using the Neutrals Sampler.
Tools
- A way to cut out your cardstock. I am using my adorable Cricut Joy!
- Cricut Joy Card Mat (blue)
- Cricut Joy Pen, black
- Glue or adhesive, optional
- Cricut Brayer
Instructions
STEP 1 - DOWNLOAD THE SVG CUT FILE
Download the SVG Cut file for the New Years Insert Card (#57) from The File Vault. Get access by joining the club.
STEP 2 - UPLOAD THE SVG FILE TO CRICUT DESIGN SPACE
If you aren't familiar with uploading SVG files into Design Space, take a look at my quick and easy tutorial here. Using your smartphone? Click here for my step-by-step guide on uploading SVG files with the Cricut App.
STEP 3 - CONVERT THE CUT LINE TO DRAW LINES
We want the machine to draw out the text. Select the text layer in the layers panel.
Change the text to draw by changing the LINE TYPE from CUT to DRAW.
Highlight both layers.
Select the ATTACH option in lower right hand corner.
Click the green MAKE IT button in the upper right corner.
Step 4 - PREPARE YOUR MATS AND MAKE YOUR MATERIAL SELECTIONS
Design Space will ask you which mat you will be using. For this tutorial, I am using the SUPER COOL Card Mat.
Once you've made your selection, click DONE.
For the insert cards, change the material size to 4.25x5.5 inches.
Click CONTINUE.
As mentioned before, I am using the pre-folded Cricut Joy Insert Cards for this project.
Insert your card layer into the card mat with the folded side on the left. Make sure to align at the top and side.
I use my Cricut Brayer at this point to give the card a good rub just to make sure it adheres
well.
STEP 5 - LOADING YOUR MATS AND CUTTING YOUR MATERIALS
Place the card mat into the machine. Your machine will feed the mat into your Cricut Joy automatically and check for proper alignment.
In Cricut Design Space, select the green GO button and your Joy will begin the cut.
Follow Design Space prompts to switch out the pen for the cutting blade.
Once the cut is complete, select UNLOAD in Design Space.
Carefully remove the card from the mat.
STEP 6 - ASSEMBLE YOUR CARD
Now that your card is cut, it is time to assemble the insert card.
Weed any portions of the card that may have not released when removing the card from the mat.
Slide the insert into the slits made on the outer card layer, securing it into place.
Give the card a little press with your hands.
Add glue or adhesive to any portions of the outer card layer that may be curling. This is totally optional!
Your card is now ready! Personalize the card with a message and use the envelopes included with your Insert Card pack to mail it to family and friends!
This card is so fun to make and is a breeze using the Cricut Joy!
Post a photo in the comment section or tag your projects on social media @thebeardedhousewife using the hashtag #beardedhousewife! I’d love to see how yours turn out!!
Have a Happy and Safe New Year!
Love,
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Love this card and love using my Cricut Joy! Question: you have two cricut joy insert files which look the same but have very slightly different measurements. Does it matter which one I choose? Thank you.
Hi, Shirl,
I am sorry about that! I didn’t remove my test file from the download before adding it to the library. I have updated the file if you would like to download it again. If not, use the file that has my name attached to the title (ie. “-thebeardedhousewife”).
I am so glad you love this card! I can’t wait to see how yours turns out!
Happy New Year!
Thanks so much for the clarification! Happy New Years!
thanks for this file and tutorial I just got a joy for Christmas to add to my cricut family of machine your card was the first I cut and it come out great Happy New Year
Mary Ellen,
I’m so happy to hear that! Congratulations on your new addition to your craft room!
Happy New Year to you as well!